Articles tagged with Turnaround Plan
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ACC's Turnaround Plan Helps Injured New Zealanders Return to Work Sooner
28 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 201 viewsThe Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in New Zealand has accelerated injured individuals' return to work and community through a renewed focus on rehabilitation, including reintroducing one-on-one case managers. Since launching the Turnaround Plan seven months ago, long-term claims have decreased by four percent, improving outcomes without reducing support for those with serious injuries. ACC emphasizes sustainability for the future while maintaining comprehensive support, with ongoing progress reported monthly on their website.
Tags: Scott Simpson Accident Compensation Corporation ACC New Zealand Turnaround Plan rehabilitation injury claims weekly compensation injury recovery ACC schemeNew ACC Board Appoints Keys, Wright & Playford to Drive Turnaround Plan Success
04 May 2026 | 4 months ago | 782 viewsRichard Keys, Lindsay Wright, and Michael Playford have been appointed to the ACC Board, starting 11 May 2026, to support the organisation's Turnaround Plan aimed at improving outcomes for injured New Zealanders. Each appointee brings specialized expertise: Keys in health and corporate governance, Wright in financial services and investment management, and Playford in actuarial assessments and financial sustainability. Their combined skills are expected to enhance the Board's leadership and accountability, ensuring ACC delivers better client-focused services and long-term financial stability.
Tags: Richard Keys Lindsay Wright Michael Playford Scott Simpson Accident Compensation Corporation ACC Board Turnaround Plan Abano Healthcare Group Spark New Zealand Guardians of New Zealand SuperannuationACC Achieves Best Rehabilitation Results in a Decade, Helping Kiwis Return to Work Faster
26 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 962 viewsNew Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has achieved its strongest rehabilitation performance in over a decade, reducing the growth rate of long-term claims and helping injured New Zealanders return to work and independence faster. This improvement follows a government-mandated Turnaround Plan focused on client-centered care, lasting recovery, and organizational reset, reversing previous increases in long-term claim growth under the Labour government. While progress is evident in the latest public report, the government acknowledges more work is needed to ensure consistent support for claimants and build a better future.
Tags: New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation ACC Scott Simpson rehabilitation Turnaround Plan return to work Letter of Expectations injury supportKāinga Ora Turnaround: Lower Debt, Build Costs, and Improved Tenancy Satisfaction
11 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 1137 viewsOne year after launching its Turnaround Plan, Kāinga Ora has significantly improved financial management by reducing debt forecasts, cutting operating costs, and lowering build expenses through standardized designs and better procurement. The agency is maintaining its social housing stock while enhancing quality via renewals and retrofits, selling unsuitable properties, and exceeding new home delivery targets. Tenant satisfaction and safety have increased, rent arrears and vacancy rates have declined, and Kāinga Ora is more effectively managing anti-social behavior and complaints, reflecting stronger governance and operational focus.
Tags: Kāinga Ora Chris Bishop Tama Potaka Turnaround Plan social housing New Zealand government housing debt tenancy satisfaction build costs community housing providers